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| Black Tack | Aug 3 2011, 12:33 PM Post #1 |
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We had a lovely 5 days at the cottage last week. Got some work done, had a lovely time sitting on the dock and teaching Finn about swimming and boats. Milo was so brave and loved showing how it was all done to his younger and rather exhuberant brother. So I get home and check my emails. There's one from our barn manager couple saying that they have been running this barn for 17 years and can't do it anymore this way so are downsizing. They want it to be the riding school and serious A boarders who plan to show at least 8 shows. They don't mention then but we find out later on that the board is also going up $370. to $1,073. with the tax in!!!!!!! I was too upset to find out what their plan for me was until today when I had a meeting with one of them. They want me to stay working in the school and will only adjust the new rate a bit, still leaving me with an increase of at least $150. I already buy my own grain. Then I find out that the other instructor in the school is getting Admin duties to offset the increase. She started answering the phone calls last year (before that we had all shared that duty) Problem is she is also probably my best friend and riding companion. She can't handle change right now so is planning on staying. So I guess I go through anger and sadness that 1. they would offer her the decrease in the new board and not me when I have been there longer (15 years - since the school started) and I teach the more advanced students who then have typically gone on to get horses and be boarders while she teaches the more novice students. 2. that they don't value me enough to figure out a way financially to enable me to stay and 3. the hardest thing for me is that my friend isn't as loyal to our friendship as she is to them. So, anyway I am busy trying to find an appropriate barn for Chaz and myself as well as making sure that the boarders who are leaving are going to good coaches and barns (as the majority of them are my former students) And no it's not a big deal if Chaz is at a different barn other than it's not as easy for me. The thing that brings tears to my eyes though is that he is in a very big central stall and he often watches me teach through the arena window. I wave and say hi all the time. I will miss that
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| TarynJ | Aug 3 2011, 12:36 PM Post #2 |
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Guiding your way to Candy Mountain, since 1873.
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Damn. Change is really, REALLY hard And that's big change.I do have to say that HOLY CRAP that board is expensive for the area
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| Corey94 | Aug 3 2011, 12:39 PM Post #3 |
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Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back.
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Bummer, BT. I understand your 3 fold reasoning....I am learning that nothing lasts forever with this horse thing (lost my boarder in May, and Corey is back at the boarding barn until I can find him a friend and me a prospect) Sleep on it a bit, sounds like lots of people reacting lots of different ways. You never know, it may work out for the very best. And in a pinch, send Chaz to MD and I'll bring Corey home. Green grass for everyone!! |
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| Black Tack | Aug 3 2011, 12:39 PM Post #4 |
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yes it is
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| gunnar | Aug 3 2011, 12:40 PM Post #5 |
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Aw Karen. I knew something was up from FB. Damn it! It is so hard when friends are involved. I know you have enjoyed being there and that you will miss it a lot! I really hope you can find something perfect for Chaz. Your post makes me cry for you! Big hugs and jingles Karen. Love you my friend! |
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| MayaTy02 | Aug 3 2011, 12:46 PM Post #6 |
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Karen, so sorry all of this is hitting at once and right after a lovely vacation - isn't that always the way??? I hope things work out for you...agree, sleep on it, consider your options, try not to take things personally, it is a business after all. and for you.
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| Black Tack | Aug 3 2011, 12:54 PM Post #7 |
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Thanks very much you guys I really appreciate it. I am afraid to get into details on here just in case someone from the barn finds their way over. Let's just say that I have ALOT of good friends there and am worried for them as well as my ex students that we all find appropriate barns. The two barns right now house about 55 horses and they are planning on going down to 30ish. At that board I don't know if they will even have that many. My "Guess" will be 14 school horses and 10 boarders, but that's just a guess. As I told my boss today I am very concerned about their new business plan and what the future holds for the farm. It was stunningly gorgeous in it's day and it's very sad to watch. And yes, Taryn, that board is VERY high for this area. I don't see my students going from a lesson a week to paying that so the flow from school will not be there in my opinion anymore. |
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| DairyQueen2049 | Aug 3 2011, 12:55 PM Post #8 |
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DRAGON BREATH. DRAGGIN' BUTT
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Awww Tack of Blackness my head and heart are feeling for you. 15 yrs. Damm. Tom Damm! I know it's cliche to say when a door closes a window opens, but it does. There are many things in life we look on as a negative until we think about them later and realize it was a good thing. I am hoping that this is you and Chaz in this situation. HUGS |
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| Black Tack | Aug 3 2011, 01:00 PM Post #9 |
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Thanks DQ (have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE your profile pic by the way?) I know that you are absolutely right and I have been happy to help get some of the students off to barns with very good coaches. I will find some good digs for Chazzy and he will be just fine. Just kind of an end to an era. |
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| Indy | Aug 3 2011, 01:14 PM Post #10 |
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Aw, mama BT that sucks! I hope that this leads to very good things for you and Chaz once everything shakes out. |
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| Copper Leaf | Aug 3 2011, 01:50 PM Post #11 |
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Is the meadow on fire?
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| FlashGordon | Aug 3 2011, 02:13 PM Post #12 |
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BT, you are one of the kindest souls and I often find you a pillar of grace and wisdom through your posts. I have no doubt that your friends and students at the barn see you in the same light, and I bet your presence will be sorely missed. It is definitely hard when one era ends. And while it often means there are new and exciting things up ahead, it still hurts to let go. That board is just especially if they don't yet have the kind of program to support it... know what I mean? Anyway keep us posted and we will for you!PS any pics of Finn being a water/woodsy dog on vaca?!? |
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| Buryinghill1 | Aug 3 2011, 02:21 PM Post #13 |
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| headlesshorseman | Aug 3 2011, 03:12 PM Post #14 |
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OUCHI WA WA that is SOME INCREASE....I hope it all works out for you... GLAD you had a good time at your cabin HH
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| smorse | Aug 3 2011, 05:41 PM Post #15 |
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Shunnnnn the unbeliever. Shunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
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